You probably hear often about how organizations invest in technologies and contractors — all in hopes of bolstering protection of their… — You probably hear often about how organizations invest in technologies and contractors — all in hopes of bolstering protection of their critical assets. This can be costly and may not bring about desired results. I am excited to tell you that there’s a better way: starting with your internal resources…

In September of 1993, with my arrival in New York from Moscow, one thing was crystal clear — the “comfort zone” was gone once and for all… — In September of 1993, with my arrival in New York from Moscow, one thing was crystal clear — the “comfort zone” was gone once and for all. It dawned on me what a true blessing it was — this loss of comfort — only about two decades later. In 1993…

“I have over 20 years of experience…”. “I’m an expert in…”. “Thought leader…”. “Evangelist…”. “Senior industry executive…”. — “I have over 20 years of experience…”. “I’m an expert in…”. “Thought leader…”. “Evangelist…”. “Senior industry executive…”. Psychologists have long ago suggested that “expertise” is quite overrated and is often subject to biases from those who claim to be and those who perceive others as experts. It is important to…

“The industry had developed standards, guidelines, and certifications. This presented me with a caveat of new practices, terminology, and… — “The industry had developed standards, guidelines, and certifications. This presented me with a caveat of new practices, terminology, and skill set I did not currently possess. I had to acclimate myself to a new profession with no ramp up time and very little guidance.” Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP (author of…

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence — it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Peter Drucker — “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence — it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Peter Drucker As I observe the asset protection industry, the question of professional standards and practices is often on my mind. More specifically, I think about key drivers for further…

Studying at John Jay College of Criminal Justice was a tremendous experience for me for many reasons. I was a newly minted immigrant with… — Studying at John Jay College of Criminal Justice was a tremendous experience for me for many reasons. I was a newly minted immigrant with beginner’s English and a mind ready for exploration. Though I declared my major — Criminal Justice — early on, what startled me in my first semester…

She reminded me recently of this word — a label used today for being pretentiously hyper-sensitive about social issues, injustice, and the… — She reminded me recently of this word — a label used today for being pretentiously hyper-sensitive about social issues, injustice, and the need for political correctness. I was so glad to have heard it again because I forgot to write a piece on how damaging any label can be —…

This has to be done. We need a CAPO — Chief Asset Protection Officer — to unify protection of all assets in an organization. — This has to be done. We need a CAPO — Chief Asset Protection Officer — to unify protection of all assets in an organization. Allow me to explain. Assets exist in three domains: Physical (humans, buildings, land pieces, printed information, and other tangibles) Digital (data)

The more I interact with clients, the more I hear how they want to rely on asset protection technologies. They want automated access… — The more I interact with clients, the more I hear how they want to rely on asset protection technologies. They want automated access control, video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, threat intel, and many other systems. What they soon realize is that each of the aforementioned systems comes with its own…